Category: News & Updates

What is Prescription Pet Food? Class Action Lawsuit Filed for These Brands of Prescription Pet Food Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets (Including Pro Plan CN, DRM, EN, Fortiflora, HA, JM, NC, NF, OM and UR.) Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Iams Veterinary Formula Hill’s Prescription Diet Prescription pet food is dog and cat food that is…

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Healthy Pets Link A recent study has been published confirming the safety of raw pet food In a survey of over 5,600 pet owners in 62 countries, over 75% of whom purchased commercially prepared, raw, minimally processed pet diets, there were 0 confirmed cases of pathogen transmission to humans Despite fear mongering from…

Pet Business News Evidence shows that risk factors for DCM relate to a dog’s unique health situation and is not related to a grain-free diet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that there is no scientific evidence that a grain-free diet causes canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The agency outlined the multiple potential factors…

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), a section of the National Institute of Health, has issued nine research grants to study the “potential pain-relieving properties and mechanisms of actions of the diverse phytochemicals in cannabis, including both minor cannabinoids and terpenes.” Totaling three million dollars, the awards include an impressive list of institutions and…

A new worldwide study of raw pet food opposes what the FDA tries to tell pet owners. The FDA has – for years – told pet owners that raw pet food is dangerous. Veterinary organizations have spoken out against raw pet food, some practicing veterinarians have refused to treat pets fed a raw diet. So…a…

By Dana Scott Cancer is the one word that’s on almost every dog owner’s mind. And if cancer isn’t on your mind, it should be … statistically, your dog has a 50/50 chance of getting it. My old Chili developed cancer a couple of years back, after she needed an emergency spay. And I’ve seen…

Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active constituents of the cannabis plant, has profound healing and balancing effects on all mammals. Pet owners have used it for a broad spectrum of medical and behavioral issues — cancer pain, arthritis, muscle spasms, seizures, neurological and digestive disorders, anxieties, obsessions, past traumas, withdrawal, mood, and memory. During recovery…

By Dr. Jean Dodds Hemopet.org For some of us, coconuts conjure up images of palm trees and tropical locales. For others, they take us back to mouth-watering memories of our mother’s home-baked coconut cream pie – or even the sweet, gooey center of our favorite childhood candy bar! But did you know that besides tasting…

Taking care of your furry friend shouldn’t be difficult. Make sure they receive plenty of love and attention, take them into the vet regularly, get them out to socialize and exercise and feed them nutritious food. The food part however can prove far more challenging than it should. Big brand pet food providers often offer…